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Demographic Analysis of Livingston - McNaughten: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Livingston - McNaughten neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, is classified as a "Black Majority" community. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 3,051, with African Americans constituting 58% of the residents. The median income is $43,788, which is lower than the national median household income. The neighborhood is located near the John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Over the past decade, Livingston - McNaughten has undergone a demographic transformation. In 2013, the neighborhood had "Moderate Diversity," with a nearly even split between Black (55%) and White (42%) residents. By 2019, it had become a "Black Majority" community, with African Americans comprising 70% of the population. This shift represents a trend towards increased racial homogeneity, particularly favoring the Black community.
The percentage of White residents decreased from 42% in 2013 to 24% in 2019, before increasing to 39% in 2022. This fluctuation suggests a potential "Transitional Community" aspect. The representation of other racial groups has remained relatively small but has shown slight increases, indicating a gradual trend towards increased diversity within the minority populations.
The demographic shifts in Livingston - McNaughten have been accompanied by fluctuations in median income. In 2013, when the community was more racially balanced, the median income was $50,678. As the neighborhood transitioned to a Black Majority, there was a decline in median income, reaching $39,971 in 2015. This trend suggests a possible correlation between the increasing concentration of African American residents and economic challenges.
The community has shown signs of economic recovery. The median income increased to $54,479 in 2021, before declining to $43,788 in 2022. This volatility in income levels may reflect broader economic factors affecting the Columbus area or changes in the local job market.
The population of the neighborhood has fluctuated, growing from 2,993 in 2013 to 3,854 in 2019, before declining to 3,051 in 2022. These population changes, coupled with the racial demographic shifts, suggest a dynamic community experiencing both in-migration and out-migration.
The demographic changes in Livingston - McNaughten reflect broader national trends of increasing racial segregation in some urban areas, particularly in the Midwest. Many cities have experienced "white flight," where white residents move out of increasingly diverse urban areas, often to suburbs. This trend appears to be evident in Livingston - McNaughten, especially between 2013 and 2019.
The economic fluctuations in the neighborhood mirror national patterns of income inequality along racial lines. The lower median income during periods of increased Black majority aligns with national statistics showing persistent income gaps between Black and White households.
The recent increase in White residents (from 24% in 2019 to 39% in 2022) and the simultaneous increase in median income could indicate the early stages of gentrification, a process observed in many urban areas across the United States. This potential trend warrants monitoring to ensure equitable development and prevent displacement of long-term residents.
Livingston - McNaughten has evolved from a moderately diverse community to a predominantly Black neighborhood over the past decade, with accompanying economic challenges and recent signs of potential gentrification. These changes reflect broader national trends in urban demographics and economics, highlighting the interplay between race, income, and community development in American cities.
